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The Legend Of The Five Kernels
It was very cold for the Pilgrims that first winter. Food was in short supply. Some days, they had only five kernels of corn. When spring came, the Pilgrims planted the remaining corn. The sun and rain helped the seeds to grow and much food was harvested in the fall. Every Thanksgiving thereafter, the Pilgrims placed five kernels of corn beside each plate to remind them of their blessings.
- The first kernel reminded them of the autumn beauty.
- The second kernel reminded them of their love for each other.
- The third kernel reminded them of their family's love.
- The fourth kernel reminded them of their friends...especially their Indian brothers.
- The fifth kernel reminded them of their freedom.
This Thanksgiving, let us all remember the blessings of our lives. Count the kernels, count your blessings.Click here to return to instructions on creating the placesetting.
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Janice Benoit - I'm Janice Benoit and I live in suburban Chicago. I have worked in most facets of the hospitality industry -- from hotel front desk to ...
